12 Palace Street, Drogheda, County Louth
Proposed development
Retention and Permission to Protected structure – Ref DB-192 – This application comprises both (1) Retention permission for the previously unauthorised sub division of the single dwelling into seven flats and (2) The proposed permission for internal alterations to these seven flats including at lower ground floor level, the demolition of existing non-original internal walls and the creation of new internal doorways; at ground floor level the demolition of internal walls and construction of new internal walls in alternative locations and the relocation of existing internal door within hallway; and at first and second floor levels the works comprise the demolition of non-original internal walls and en-suites and the construction of new internal partitions, relocation of internal doors and the sub-division of existing room at the front of the property. Also, the works will include essential repairs to the roof coverings and structure as necessary and structural repairs to external walls where required
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Decision due
- 9 Sept 2026
Timeline
Application received
27 May 2026
Council asked for further information
17 Jul 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
13 Aug 2026
Decision due
9 Sept 2026
Decision: refused
4 Sept 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
Permission for the erection of external signage comprising 4 no. wall-mounted projecting banner signs and 1 no. wall-mounted illuminated raised-letter sign to the front (south-facing) elevation, and 1 no. wall-mounted aluminium sign to the side (east-facing) elevation
Permission for development to consist of the conservation of 8 St Peter’s Place (Protected Structure ID: DB-032) to return the property from vacant to use as a single family dwelling including necessary ancillary infrastructure upgrades for Fire, Electrical and Water Services as well as Conservation & Repair of historic fabric and energy upgrades in line with best practice in Traditional Buildings. The works will include: 1. Conservation & like for like repair of all historic fabric throughout the property. 2. Reinstatement of the kitchen in the lower ground floor & associated infrastructure. 3. Removal of non-historic ceiling & joist repairs in lower ground floor. 4. Repair & upgrade of non-historic handrail stair to lower ground floor. 5. Removal of non-historic kitchen at ground floor and reconfiguration into en-suite bedroom. 6. Conservation appropriate energy upgrades including new insulation in the attic spaces & localised installation of multi-fuel burners and stoves while retaining all historic fireplaces and fire mantle surrounds. 7. Repair & conservation of front and rear façade. 8. Re-roofing of outhouse in rear yard using like for like and salvage slate. 9. Upgrade & repair of rainwater goods on rear façade. 10. Localised conservation & like for like repair of all windows throughout. 11. Localised conservation & like for like repair of damaged and boasted plaster throughout. 12. Comprehensive, but sensitive electrical & water upgrade throughout. 13. Re-bed & repoint entrance steps in lime & Replace non-historic handrail. 14. Installation of 1no. external water tap on front façade in a discreet location. 15. Minor Sundry Works
Permission for the following: 1. Single storey extension to rear of existing building comprising of pilates studio, sauna, changing area and store. 2. Provision of new level access from the public pavement along Fair Street. 3. Minor alterations to the existing 2no. gates on the west elevation along Scholes Lane. 4. All landscaping and associated site works
Retention permission for a food truck, ancillary corrugated structures containing, a kitchen, food storage area and a W.C. and associated timber and corrugated plastic roof covered structure and all associated works in the yard of No. 1 Palace Street, which is a protected structure (RPS ID: DB-190) (NIAH Registration No. 13619055)
Permission and Retention: The development consists of (A) Demolition of the former store (c. 84 sqm) located to the rear of Unit 6 and addition of window to the west elevation of Unit 6. (B) Modifications to the permitted car park layout under Louth County Council permission Reg. Ref. 18/775, resulting in an increase in car parking provision from 23 no. spaces to 39 no. spaces. (C) Associated site works including surface treatments, paved areas, decorative gravel, delineated pedestrian routes through the car park, a new dropped kerb, a new vehicular and pedestrian gate and modifications to the southwest boundary. The proposed development will consist of: (D) 8 no. bicycle stands within the car park. (E) Construction of a 1.8m high blockwork boundary wall adjacent to the southern perimeter of the car park
Permission for the change of use of the existing retail unit to office use, together with associated internal alterations and external works. The external works will include new signage, modifications to material finishes around the windows of the front façade with 3 new windows on the western elevation along with a new accessible pedestrian ramp and new gate